Boy Taylor broke bottles, ‘threatened’ men before fatal beating in Napier, court hears
The jury has been shown a video of the four defendants punching and kicking Taylor and strewing his…
Anzac weekend road toll: Police urge holidaymakers to drive home safe after two killed
The vehicles hit each other near the intersection of State Highway 36 and Leonard Rd near Ngongotahā, 10km…
Retiring Hawke’s Bay cop confronts past tragedies on anniversary: ‘Glenn and Len were killed by cowards’
The shooting has long been recalled for its timing and callousness. If there was a time and place…
Cold case solved as Erueti Wirihana pleads guilty to Hastings manslaughter of Eddie Peters
That phone call, recorded by prison authorities, was obtained by police under a court order. It ended with…
Police name two boys killed after Kawerau riverbank collapse
Despite the efforts, the boys were found dead. Inspector Phil Gillbanks had said police and Fire and Emergency…
Murder charges laid in Hastings triple homicide: Family of victims ‘heartbroken’
The victims’ family said in a statement they were “heartbroken” and ”devastated” by the tragic loss of their…
Person killed in car and truck crash, part of SH1 closed between Tokoroa and Taupō
They said, “One person was located deceased at the scene”. “One other person received serious injuries and was…
Motorcyclist killed and teen girl seriously burned saving 6-year-old brother in fiery Whāngārā crash
“The 14-year-old girl was seriously burned when she braved the flames to rescue her 6-year-old brother from the…
Woman and two young children killed in Hastings: Flowers laid at scene as police confirm new details
“Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to the incident, however no charges have been laid at…
Woman and children believed killed in Hastings incident
“Two others were found to be in a critical condition and one in a serious condition, and were…
Kerikeri redwood trees labelled ‘menace’ after Cyclone Vaianu evacuations
Fordson has lived on the street for seven years and has long been advocating for them to be…
Homicide investigation launched after three people killed in Hastings
A homicide investigation is underway in Hastings following the deaths of three people after an incident at an…